BICO
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - BICO offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water sits around 2°C.
The BICO wreck, off Gothenburg’s coast, is a fishing vessel that now lies at 32 metres. It’s a good one for divers with some cold water experience looking for a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. We’ve found the stern section often holds the most interest, with crabs scuttling over the decaying nets and the odd cod eyeing you from a shadowed doorway. Visibility can vary quite a bit, so picking a calm day is key. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through.
Typical BICO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 2°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BICO
BICO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BICO, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (58.28, 11.41) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
1.94°C
35°F
Air Temperature
16.84°C
62°F
Wind Speed
5.21 m/s
10.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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